Tidbits of Hampshire History

Interesting & Unusual Facts From Various Sources

This page includes information from various sources, mainly the "Years Ago" column in the Hampshire Review, but including a few other sources. You may find it convenient to search for words in this page if you are looking for something in particular. If there is a date below the paragraph, it indicates the date the paper was published; the first date is our approximation of the actual date of the event. Items in brackets [] are editor's additions.

Please Note: There is a Timeline of Hampshire County history - click here